Independent Jewellers
Independent jewellers are the backbone of the UK jewellery trade, offering unique designs, personalised service, and deep connections within their communities. As the retail landscape evolves, these businesses face both challenges and opportunities in areas like digital transformation, supply chain management, and shifting consumer expectations. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage tailored to independent jewellers, including business insights, market trends, regulatory updates, and success stories. Our reporting helps owners and managers navigate change, grow their businesses, and stay competitive in a dynamic industry.
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberRetailers
Browns launches New York-inspired Collection
Independent jewellers Browns has released its latest range titled the New York Collection. The jewellers has described the collection as an “eclectic mix of understated and dramatic jewellery”. Inspired by New York City, Browns’ has said the collection celebrates “nonchalant dressing” and combines “beautiful” design with “timeless” wearability. Each piece…
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Mar- 2021 -9 MarchRetailers
Pursuit commits £125k to fund for independent jewellers
EPoS software and solutions specialist, Pursuit, has committed £125,000 to an industry support fund to provide greater assistance to independent jewellery retailers looking to update their systems and digital operations. The Pursuit Partnership Fund was created to support businesses that are “ready to take the next step” in EPoS and…
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Oct- 2020 -16 OctoberNews
e&e Jewellery opens new Covent Garden branch
Mercers’ Company has announced that independent jewellers, e&e Jewellery, has signed for a new boutique on Neal Street in London’s Covent Garden. The 500 sq ft e&e Jewellery space, located in the center of Covent Garden, is one of five in London and forms part of the brand’s European expansion…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyTips
How local jewellers are proving their resilience amidst Covid-19
As COVID-19 continues to affect people across the world, retail stores and shops remain shutdown and businesses continue to go bankrupt. For independent jewellery designers who are also faced with the same challenges, they have no choice but to look for other ways to earn revenue just like everyone else.…
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Jun- 2020 -25 JuneNews
Hot Diamonds outlines support for retailers
Hot Diamonds has outlined the ways it will support independent retailers as lockdown begins to ease in the UK. In order to boost its sell-through when stores reopen, it has launched a temporary 25% discount sale, and will contribute 15% towards lost margin to retailers that participate. The group has…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryFeatures
Manufacturer Files: Kevan Scott
“I started my business in 1997 in my mum and dad’s cellar, while still employed at a place where I had worked for 12 years and where I also served my apprenticeship,” says Kevan Scott, founder of the jewellery manufacturer and designer Kevan Scott, when recounting how he started the…
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Dec- 2019 -17 DecemberRetailers
Local jewellers more influential than celebrities, reveals survey
The local jeweller is more influential than celebrities when it comes to jewellery purchases, according to a recent survey conducted by NAJ. The survey, carried out on over 2,500 UK consumers, revealed that only 8% of respondents said that celebrities influenced their jewellery purchases. Meanwhile, 61% of consumers said that…
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Nov- 2019 -20 NovemberEvents
Seekd and Goldsmiths’ Centre announce Christmas pop-up
Seekd has announced the launch of a new pop-up store in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The Christmas pop-up will showcase the work of 12 independent jewellers, each one “carefully selected” by Seekd. Traders will include Corrine Hamak, Elsa Tierney, Fraser Hamilton, Ellis Mhairi Cameron, Joy BC, Untold Jewellery, Natalie…
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8 NovemberAdvice
Transforming your image to become a trusted brand
Given retail’s current climate, it goes without saying that the consumer is more empowered than ever. As of 2018, 87% of retail purchases are made online in the UK and in an increasingly saturated market, customers are more likely to look around for the best products and prices to inform…
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May- 2019 -9 MayAnalysis
How jewellers can utilise their independent status
As an independent jewellery retailer or brand, you are in a unique position to highlight your status as a smaller business, and capitalise on this. According to The Federation of Small Businesses, 52% of all private sector turnover comes from small businesses. This is but one statistic indicative of the…
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